Isn't this pretty? At one time Silver City and Lotus Glass decorated all sorts of glass with silver designs like this. People gave silver bedecked glass for wedding gifts and housewarmings, and of … [Read more...]
Princess Pink Depression Glass Table for Four – Tablescape Thursday
Would you like to come sit down to our pink dinner table? We're using pink depression glass from our store to serve four friends. Do you recognize this pink depression glass pattern? It is … [Read more...]
Tiffin Adam Etched Lemonade Tumbler – No More Slippery Glasses
I got these at an estate sale because they are just the neatest pieces. I love the idea of using a tumbler with a handle for lemonade in the summer - no more wet glasses slipping out of your … [Read more...]
The Un-Pink Tiffin Twilight Blue Purple Fontaine Etched Plates
"Oh my", you are saying, "she can't tell pink from blue!" Actually this is a story about a blue that should be pink but is purple instead. It's the Un-Pink. Bear with me please, this will become … [Read more...]
St Patricks Day and Green Fostoria Versailles Etched Beauty
A couple days ago I showed off a Balda green console bowl from Central Glass, just a beautiful piece, and mentioned St. Patrick's Day. Apparently I'm calendar challenged because today is St. … [Read more...]
Fostoria Chintz and Vintage Meito Japanese China Tablescape Thursday
This week's tablescape features one of my favorite crystal patterns with old fashioned delicate china from Japan. I wanted to see how the two styles combined and show how the lacy etch looked with … [Read more...]
Unusual Fostoria Glass Italian Lace Baroque Console Bowl
Quiz time! What pattern is this? If you don't recognize it then don't feel bad. Fostoria originally called this fresh springtime pattern Italian Lace, then for some reason changed it to Gold Lace … [Read more...]
Antiquing with Your Best Friend – How to Check Glass for Damage
If you're like me you want to have glass in good shape, no chips or cracks, not a lot of wear. You don't want to waste your money buying that perfect piece only to find it's full of damage when you … [Read more...]
Getting Fancy – Duncan Miller Canterbury Condiment Tray
What is this you ask? It's too small for a relish tray but it's obviously something. Welcome to the world of fancy glass. This little piece is the Canterbury crystal four-part condiment set … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom Depression Glass – Wearing the Green for Pink Saturday
Beverly is having us do green this week for Pink Saturday. That's a change I like - green glass is pretty! This piece is Cherry Blossom green depression glass sherbet and it's the real depression … [Read more...]